Page 13 - Civil Aviation

AAI to spend Rs 25k cr in next 5 years for expansion of airport terminals

'In-principle' approval is given for setting up of 21 greenfield airports across the country, says govt

AI pilots put off strike plans; to meet civil aviation secy on Monday

The Indian Commercial Pilots Association and the Indian Pilots Guild had earlier in the week given a three-day ultimatum to the airline to reverse the pay cut

Lunch with BS: Shakti Lumba shares his journey as pilot, operations expert

'If the DGCA is autonomous and not just a statutory body, we will become a mature aviation country. And it needs to be headed by a technical expert, not a babu', says Lumba

Blade India to induct five new H125 helicopters, ties up with Airbus

Since its inception, Blade has been in active discussions with state governments and tourism boards to introduce short-haul air mobility services across India

SpiceJet's Boeing 737 MAX takes off again after 2.5 years of being grounded

The return flight, minus the minister, was swift and with less incident - as short trips tend to be

Smooth flight or turbulence ahead for India's airlines?

The aviation sector in India is building up momentum. But after being battered by two waves of Covid-19, is the sector headed for clear skies? Or is there more turbulence ahead? Let's find the answer

Domestic airlines look to revive zero bag fares in order to grow traffic

In India, airlines are required to provide 15 kg of check-in bags free

IndiGo passengers will be able to buy food, beverage on board from Nov 19

Govt via order dated Nov 16 has permitted airlines to resume meal service on all flights

How India's 5G rollout could compromise the safety of aircraft in flight

A US FAA bulletin says 5G airwaves could interfere with the functioning of an aircraft's radar altimeter, a critical piece of equipment that measures the height of the plane from the ground below

Scindia launches online platform to provide 298 services of DGCA

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Thursday launched an online platform through which aviation regulator DGCA will provide its 298 services including pilot licensing and medical examination

Domestic air traffic movement may near pre-Covid level this winter

Among the major airlines, while Vistara is adding the highest number of flights (a 21.73 per cent increase over winter 2019), SpiceJet is seeing the highest drop

IndiGo Q2 preview: Loss to widen YoY on high crude oil prices, say analysts

Analysts expect losses for the industry to narrow sequentially supported by higher scale of operations

Ahead of Diwali, domestic airfares soar 30%-45% on high-frequency routes

Increased occupancy coupled with upward revision in fare bands by the government has translated into higher fares during the festive season

Super Sunday for airlines, Dusshera boosts traffic to post-resumption peak

Over 327,000 passengers took 2,372 flights, half of which were operated by IndiGo

Ready to fly again: Travel firms expect heavy rush as US lifts curbs

But the slow pace of visa approval remains a challenge

Russian, UK airlines plan Goa flights as India opens up to foreign tourists

Tourists will be allowed on normal flights from November 15. Only single entry 30-day tourist visas will be issued

What could work and what needn't for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's airline venture

It's a bold bet by Jhunjhunwala, in a market that has seen some airlines collapse in the face of intense fare wars and high costs. Here's all you need to know about the new airline

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air gets no objection certificate from govt

Akasa Air has been co-promoted by Vinay Dube, former CEO of Jet Airways

Technocrat or bureaucrat: Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

The government had diluted eligibility for the DG's post in 2007. Prior to this, the candidate required a minimum of 12 years of experience in aviation. The government brought it down to five years

Flaring crude oil price, entry of new players to hit IndiGo: Analysts

In the last one week alone, Brent crude oil prices have surged over 6 per cent to around $79 per barrel mark